HERT USC (Part 7): On Writers Stealing Cologne To Make Money in the 90's

In the next clip of our exclusive interview with San Fernando graffiti legend HERT USC, he exposes the ingenious—and dangerous—hustles that defined the 1990s graffiti culture. Hert recounts how writers would steal cologne, clothes, and paint, turning quick grabs into cash and supplies for their next big mission. As law enforcement cracked down on bus mobbing, many artists, including Hert, shifted their focus to more daring feats—hitting up freeways and taking on landmark spots. Hert highlights the early days of freeway bombings and how legends like Ser and Wisk pioneered the first “heavens” high above the city.